Wendy's (WEN) Cash from Investing Activities (2009 - 2026)
Wendy's (WEN) reported Cash from Investing Activities of -$13.7 million for Q1 2026, up 36.41% on a YoY basis from -$10.0 million in Q1 2025, and up 72.82% quarter-over-quarter from -$50.3 million in Q4 2025.
Wendy's (WEN) Cash from Investing Activities (2009 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Wendy's has reported Cash from Investing Activities for 18 years, with the latest figure at -$13.7 million in Q1 2026.
- For the quarter ending Q1 2026, Cash from Investing Activities rose 36.41% year-over-year to -$13.7 million; the trailing twelve-month figure through Mar 2026 stood at -$143.0 million (down 10.02% YoY), and the FY2025 full-year result was -$150.8 million, down 16.65% from the prior year.
- Cash from Investing Activities for Q1 2026 stood at -$13.7 million, up from -$50.3 million in the prior quarter.
- The five-year high for Cash from Investing Activities was -$12.1 million in Q2 2023, with the low at -$92.8 million in Q1 2023.
- Historically, Cash from Investing Activities has averaged -$32.4 million across 5 years, with a median of -$24.8 million in 2024.
- Annual changes were most pronounced in 2022 — Cash from Investing Activities sank 156.58% — and 2023, when it jumped 66.59%.
- Wendy's' Cash from Investing Activities stood at -$13.0 million in 2022, then plunged by 137.72% to -$31.0 million in 2023, then slumped by 95.1% to -$60.5 million in 2024, then rose by 16.92% to -$50.3 million in 2025, then jumped by 72.82% to -$13.7 million in 2026.
- The last three Cash from Investing Activities figures came in at -$13.7 million (Q1 2026), -$50.3 million (Q4 2025), and -$48.3 million (Q3 2025), per Business Quant data.
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | Cash from Investing Activities (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Starbucks | 114.58 Bn | 112.88 Bn | 9.40 Bn | -330.40 Mn |
| 2 | Chipotle Mexican Grill | 42.15 Bn | 41.28 Bn | 2.61 Bn | -8.07 Mn |
| 3 | Yum Brands | 42.13 Bn | 41.44 Bn | 1.38 Bn | -80.00 Mn |
| 4 | Restaurant Brands International | 25.46 Bn | 25.99 Bn | 2.14 Bn | -33.00 Mn |
| 5 | Darden Restaurants | 24.75 Bn | 24.51 Bn | 3.31 Bn | -159.20 Mn |
| 6 | Yum China Holdings | 15.17 Bn | 13.74 Bn | 3.24 Bn | -233.00 Mn |
| 7 | Texas Roadhouse | 11.72 Bn | 11.53 Bn | 1.40 Bn | -146.75 Mn |
| 8 | Dominos Pizza | 10.51 Bn | 10.28 Bn | 464.51 Mn | -8.07 Mn |
| 9 | Cava | 10.34 Bn | 9.94 Bn | 797.57 Mn | -44.23 Mn |
| 10 | Wendy's | 1.29 Bn | 994.30 Mn | 339.59 Mn | -13.67 Mn |
Historic Data
Download Data| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2026 | -13.67 Mn |
| Mar 29, 2026 | -13.67 Mn |
| Dec 28, 2025 | -50.27 Mn |
| Dec 28, 2025 | -50.27 Mn |
| Sep 28, 2025 | -48.30 Mn |
| Sep 28, 2025 | -48.30 Mn |
| Jun 29, 2025 | -30.78 Mn |
| Jun 29, 2025 | -30.78 Mn |
| Mar 30, 2025 | -21.49 Mn |
| Mar 30, 2025 | -21.49 Mn |
| Dec 29, 2024 | -60.51 Mn |
| Dec 29, 2024 | -60.51 Mn |
| Sep 29, 2024 | -24.84 Mn |
| Sep 29, 2024 | -24.84 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2024 | -23.15 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2024 | -23.15 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2024 | -20.81 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2024 | -20.81 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2023 | -31.02 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2023 | -31.02 Mn |